"Are you talking about the Infinite Earth?"
But that moment of wavering was quickly swallowed by the arrogance deep within him. He sneered, "Where this god wants to go, I will go myself. I don't need your help."
"Well, that's because—"
Ian smiled and said, "If you choose to refuse me, the only place you'll go is the Kingdom of Heaven."
Enel's pupils instantly constricted.
Of course, he didn't want to die.
But...
"Do you think threatening me will make this god bow down?"
Enel snorted.
Isn't that a bit too much of an underestimation?
"How about we make a bet, Enel?"
Ian knew very well that Enel was not someone who would bow down easily, so he said, "I'll take your heart. Once you get it back from me, I'll return your freedom."
"But until then, you'll temporarily obey my commands."
"My heart?"
Enel immediately looked toward Law.
Although he hadn't seen the moment when Law took the heart of Ohm, he had seen him return it.
"Anyway, you can't resist right now, can you?"
Ian chuckled, "Don't worry, unless you choose to run away, I won't intentionally damage your heart."
"So, how about it? Want to take a gamble? A gamble that one day, you'll surpass me and win everything back from my hands?"
Law couldn't help but laugh.
Ian had completely tricked this guy into thinking he was a fool.
It was because he was taking advantage of this lightning idiot, who had no idea what was going on in the sea and didn't know what the name Ian meant.
Who in the world could become stronger faster than Ian?
The gap was already enormous, and in the future, it wouldn't shrink—it would only widen.
But Enel didn't know that.
And no one had told him.
"Or," Ian smiled and said, "You could choose to die."
Enel thought for a moment and said, "As long as I can get my heart back, you will keep your promise, right?"
Ian shrugged. "I have no need to deceive you."
"Alright!"
Enel nodded heavily.
His eyes flickered, though no one knew what he was thinking.
"Great."
Ian snapped his fingers happily. "Law."
"Understood."
Law stepped forward, grabbing Enel's heart, and effortlessly unlocked the Sea-Prism Stone handcuffs binding him.
Later.
Ian leaned against the ship's railing, tossing a heart up and down in his hand—Enel's heart.
He looked at Enel, who had recovered from his weakness and had gotten up from the ground, stretching his body, and asked with a smile, "How does it feel?"
Enel touched his chest.
The hole previously punched by Ian had already healed thanks to Law's miraculous surgery.
So.
"Give it back to this god!"
In the next instant, Enel transformed into lightning, instantly appearing in front of Ian, reaching out to grab the heart.
Got it!!
But.
Bam.
A steel fist smashed into Enel's head.
With that single punch, Enel's face caved in, and his consciousness was sent flying. His eyes immediately went vacant.
Whoosh.
Like a cannonball, he was sent flying hundreds of meters, crashing heavily into the sea far in the distance.
"Someone go fish him out."
Ian withdrew his fist lazily.
"Understood!"
A Fishman immediately jumped into the sea and swam towards the direction.
"Ian, don't you think that was a bit too harsh?"
Black Maria smiled as she spoke.
After that punch, the guy probably wouldn't be able to get out of bed for a few days.
"Let him be quiet for a bit," Ian chuckled. "Otherwise, it'll be too noisy."
The destructive power of the Thunder Fruit is still a bit too much. If he isn't careful, it doesn't matter to him, but the Golden Dragon ship could easily get damaged.
This is probably going to be a long journey of patience.
But it's fine, there's plenty of time, they can take it slow.
After who knows how long in the darkness, Enel opened his eyes.
His head hurt!
He instinctively rubbed his head, and the first thing he felt after sitting up was an unbearable headache.
It felt like his head was about to explode.
What happened?
He was confused.
All he remembered was that he wanted to take back his heart, then everything went black, and after that, he couldn't recall anything.
"Stop rubbing it."
A faint voice came.
Enel suddenly looked up and saw a little brat named Law opening the cabin door and quietly staring at him.
"It's been four days. Your injuries are almost healed."
Law said.
As if remembering something, he added.
"But it's normal that you feel a headache. Ian said he wanted you to rest, so he had me give you sleeping pills for a few days."
Enel's fist immediately clenched.
That bastard!!
Almost instinctively, his Observation Haki spread out.
In the next moment, Enel transformed into lightning and vanished from Law's sight.
"Ohh."
Law pretended to be amazed.
The Goro Goro no Mi (Rumble Rumble Fruit), so cool!
In the blink of an eye, Enel appeared directly on the deck of the Golden Dragon.
But before he could do anything, his body was immediately paralyzed.
"Right on time," Enel heard Ian's voice. "I have a task for you."
This move again!
Enel almost gritted his teeth.
He couldn't become elemental anymore!
What is this?!
If he couldn't counter this move, there was no way he'd stand a chance against this bastard.
"Do you see that island ahead?"
Enel instinctively looked up upon hearing those words.
Then, he saw the island.
A sharp, fountain-like, bizarre island.
Even though he was frustrated, Enel couldn't help but feel a bit of wonder.
A sea island... this was the first time he'd seen one.
Ian said, "Soon, you'll go to the island and find something for me. If you do, I'll teach you how to get stronger."
"I don't need you to teach me!"
Enel instinctively replied stubbornly.
But his body was already standing straight.
Could this guy really teach him how to counter his own technique?
"Law!"
Ian shouted loudly.
"Coming, coming."
Wearing a spotted hat, Law ran out of the cabin. "What is it now?"
Ian pointed to the distant island, the one called Water City.
"You and Enel will go to Water City and bring me something, then meet up with us afterward."
"Hm?"
He thought for a moment. "Viola can go too. It'll be much simpler."
"Me?"
Viola, who had been watching idly, pointed at herself in confusion.
Aren't I administrative staff?
Since when do I have to go on a field mission?
"Me and Enel?"
Law furrowed his brow, glancing at Enel and then back at Ian. "Just the two of us? What about you guys?"
Viola was quite unhappy with this. "Hey! Little brat! What about me?"
"We won't be landing on Water City," Ian said. "The World Government has been keeping an eye on the island."
The government probably already suspected that the design of the Pluto was on Water City, so it wouldn't be good to get too close at this time.
So.
"We'll directly attack Enies Lobby."
Ian said.
"After we get the item, we'll meet up with you."
"Got it."
Law nodded lightly.
"Then."
Ian turned around.
"Ga-bah-bah-bah-bah!"
"Jie-jie-jie-jie-jie!"
The two giants had already started laughing madly.
"Let's go."
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